Friel turned and fired. The burst went over Gallagher"s head. A double-tap from his SIG sent the man to the ground. He took the AK and removed the man"s webbing. There were three full magazines in the front pouches, one of which he fitted to the assault rifle. There was movement to his left.
"Friel? That you?" a shadow called out.
Gallagher smashed the butt of the AK into the man"s face. Keogh recovered his balance quickly and raised his weapon. Gallagher dropped his AK, grabbed the assailant"s barrel, pushing it skywards, and took his legs from beneath him with a sweeping kick as he took possession of the weapon. A short burst into Keogh’s chest ended the tussle.
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At the house, Jez Whitworth watched and waited. A black-clad attacker was approaching the side window, an AK raised
